Accelerating the Future of Youth Entrepreneurship
Venue
Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa
Five Islands, St John's, Antigua
The Summit
Three Days of Impactful Acceleration
16-18 June 2026
Join us in Antigua and Barbuda for the Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurship (CYE) Summit 2026 - a bold, regional-wide gathering designed to ignite possibility, unlock innovation, and accelerate the future of youth-led enterprise across the Caribbean.
This is more than a summit. It is a strategic movement.
CYE 2026 will convene visionary young leaders, ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, educators, and ecosystem builders in a powerful forum focused on inspiring ideas into scalable ventures, ambition into structured growth, and potential into measurable impact.
Through inspiring keynotes, immersive workshops, high-energy breakout sessions, collaborative roundtables, and the launch of strategic regional initiatives, the Summit will:
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Strengthen the Caribbean’s youth entrepreneurship ecosystem
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Connect emerging founders with opportunities, mentorship, and markets
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Promote innovation and sustainable enterprise
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Foster cross-border collaboration and intra-Caribbean trade
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Empower the next generation to lead with confidence, resilience, and purpose
CYE 2026 is designed to catalyze an era of youth-driven economic development, where young entrepreneurs are not just participants in the economy but architects of its future.
The Caribbean’s next wave of business leadership begins here.
Be part of the momentum.
Be part of the movement.
Be part of CYE 2026.
Helping young people step into a world of opportunity, achievement, and transformative growth
Why This Summit
is Important
In today's rapidly evolving global economy, youth entrepreneurship is crucial for driving innovation, economic growth, and social change. The 2026 Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is not just an event; it’s a dynamic thrust aimed at empowering the next generation of visionary leaders.
This summit will offer young entrepreneurs unique opportunities to network with industry experts, acquire practical skills through hands-on workshops, and access essential resources to transform creative ideas into successful businesses.
By bringing together government leaders, established business professionals, and emerging talents from across the Caribbean, the summit is well poised to establish a strong foundation for a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem while promoting collaboration, sparking innovation, and paving the way for sustainable, youth-led economic development.
Attendees will leave feeling inspired, equipped with new skills, and ready to create change, not only in their own lives but also within their communities and the broader region.
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Topics
Sessions
Speakers
LAUNCH of the Caribbean Youth in Business Trading Hub
Expanding Markets... Unlocking Opportunity... Accelerating Youth Enterprise
A defining highlight of the Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurship Summit will be the official launch of the Caribbean Youth in Business (CYB) Trading Hub, a bold regional initiative designed to support and promote youth-led enterprises trading within and beyond the Caribbean.
The CYB Trading Hub will serve as a dedicated platform to help young entrepreneurs move from local activity to regional and international participation. It has been envisioned as a structured space to connect youth-owned businesses with markets, trade information, partnerships, logistics guidance, and export readiness resources.
"Offering young entrepreneurs unique opportunities to network with industry experts, acquire practical skills through hands-on workshops, and access essential resources that can transform creative ideas into successful businesses"
Summit Speakers
Inspirational speakers with practical knowledge and experience
Keep an eye on this space for additional speakers
Jerry DaC Blenman
Financial Analyst/ Business Strategist
Executive Director - The CCOE
Cardelle Fergusson
General Manager
Barbados Youth Business Trust
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Shedron Collins
Chief Executive Officer
Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago,
SNAPSHOT of the CYE 2026 Summit Areas of Dialogue
DAY 1 - Building, Connecting & Igniting Opportunity
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Keynote: Accelerating Youth Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean: National Roles, Responsibilities and Commitments as Eco-builders
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High Level Panel: Building the Caribbean Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: A Roadmap for Success
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Condensed Workshop: The Anatomy of Resilient Entrepreneurship
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Breakout Session 1A: Innovative Business Models for Youth Entrepreneurs
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Breakout Session 1B: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth
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Breakout Session 2A: Building Strong Business Networks
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Breakout Session 2B: Marketing Strategies for Start-Ups
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Panel Discussion: Sports as a Business
DAY 2 - Finance, Sustainability & Scaling
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High Level Panel: Access to Finance & Capital Readiness in the Caribbean
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Breakout Session 3A: Pathways to Sustainable Entrepreneurship
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Breakout Session 3B: Funding Opportunities & Financial Strategy
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Panel Discussion: Scaling Beyond Borders: Regional Trade & Market Expansion
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Masterclass: From Strategy to Execution - Building Systems That Support Scale
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Market Readiness Lab: Stress-Testing Your Business for Regional Expansion
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Closing Panel: Building Enterprises That Endure - Resilience, Risk & Long-Term Growth
DAY 3 - Industry and Island Tour
Fabian Isaac
Entreprenurial Development Coordinator St Lucia Youth Business Trust
Senator Philip Rolle
Coordinator
Dominica Youth Business Trust
Waynika Romney
Coordinator
Anguilla Youth Business Foundation
Kareem O J Lee
Operational Excellence Consultant & Strategist
Julie-Ann Charles
Quantatative Finance and Risk Managment Specialist
Celia Roberts-Morgan
Strategic Business & Leadership Architect
By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, the ABYBT will also play a critical role in addressing challenges such as youth unemployment and economic inequality, while paving the way for a resilient and prosperous future.
How you can support one or more young entrepreneurs to attend this summit
Empower the Future: Sponsor a Young Entrepreneur
The 2026 Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is set to ignite innovation and drive the future of youth entrepreneurship across the region. As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive and transformative platform, we are excited to offer a limited number of scholarships to young entrepreneurs to attend the summit. To make this vision a reality, we welcome individual, corporate, business, and governmental bodies to partner with us by sponsoring one or more young individuals.
Why Sponsor?
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Invest in the Next Generation: Your sponsorship will empower talented young entrepreneurs who are poised to make a significant impact on our communities and economies.
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Enhance Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate your commitment to social innovation and community development by supporting initiatives that drive economic growth and job creation.
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Build Future Leaders: By providing these opportunities, you help nurture the entrepreneurial skills and leadership qualities that are essential for a prosperous future.
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Expand Your Network: Engage with a dynamic community of innovators, business leaders, and policymakers, fostering relationships that could benefit your organization and the region.
How it Works
Select the link below and choose from a range of support options designed to facilitate sponsorship of Young Entrepreneurs. Your contribution will help to cover the costs of registration and participation in all summit activities.
In return for your support, you or your organization will be prominently featured as a Supporter of "Youth-in-Business Architects" in the CYE 2026 Online Register
Inspiring and equipping young people to be the pioneering business leaders of tomorrow
By sponsoring a young entrepreneur’s attendance at the summit, you are not only investing in an individual’s future but also fueling a larger movement towards sustainable economic development and innovation across the Caribbean. Help us remove barriers, inspire change, and accelerate the future of youth entrepreneurship.
Participating in the
Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurial Summit
Participation is open to young entrepreneurs across the Caribbean. A limited number of scholarships will be available to host-country residents of Antigua and Barbuda. Young entrepreneurs who qualify and are interested in participating in this summit are invited to register their interest on our waitlist (see the button below). You will be contacted thereafter to confirm approval and registration.
All other entrepreneurs will be required to pay a partially funded registration fee of US$125.00. Registration cost includes participation in the full summit, lunch and refreshment breaks.
Supporting Organizations
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